| Scientific name | Filipendula ulmaria |
| Appearance | Slender perennial plant, with reddish stems, pinnate dark green leaves above and whitish below, large creamy inflorescences composed of many small fluffy flowers |
| Smell | Aromatic, sweet and slightly almondy with a hint of honey or vanilla |
| Color | Dark green (foliage), creamy white to pale yellow (flowers) |
| Used parts | Flowering tops, sometimes the leaves |
| Origins | Europe, temperate Asia, wetlands and meadows |
| Toxicity level | Mild (to avoid in case of allergy to salicylate derivatives or under anticoagulant treatment) |






















































































































































































































